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Skillet Tomato Chicken

This Skillet Tomato Chicken delivers 36g protein and 323 calories per serving—a lean option for hitting daily targets without excess calories. Cooks in one pan on the stovetop across 4 servings, making it efficient for mid-week meal prep. Built for lifters managing calorie intake while maintaining muscle during cut phases.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(567g)

    Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
  • Olive oil(30g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Yellow Onion(240g)
  • Garlic(15g)
  • Tomato, Cherry(960g)
  • Capers, Canned, Drained(60g)
  • Vinegar, Red Wine(30g)
  • Honey(5g)
  • Parsley, Fresh(60g)

Instructions

  1. 1Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Once hot, add the chicken breasts, top-side down, and let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until lightly browned. Flip and cook an additional 4 minutes. Turn again and continue cooking 3 to 5 additional minutes, flipping every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. The total cooking time will vary depending upon the thickness of your chicken. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  2. 2Without wiping the pan, reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil, swirl to coat the pan, then add the red onion and let cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan as it cooks. Add the garlic and let cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the tomatoes, capers, red wine vinegar, honey, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition — Per Serving

323

calories

36g

protein

12g

fat

Carbohydrates
19g
Saturated fat
1.9g
Sodium
440 mg
Dietary fiber
5.0g

4 servings per batch · ~492g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Skillet Tomato Chicken have per serving?

Each serving contains 36g of protein and 323 calories, making it one of the leanest options in the PrepForge library. With only 12g fat and 19g carbs, the macros are heavily weighted toward protein for minimal caloric density.

How long does Skillet Tomato Chicken take to prep?

This is a quick prep recipe that comes together fast on the stovetop, and it batch-preps 4 servings in a single cook. You're looking at a streamlined weeknight dinner that won't eat into your meal prep time.

Is Skillet Tomato Chicken good for fat loss?

At 323 calories and 36g protein per serving, this recipe is built for fat loss phases where you need high protein with minimal calories to maintain satiety. The low carb and fat content makes it easy to fit into a calorie deficit without sacrificing protein intake.

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